With a few simple clicks on their smartphones, your clients can use MealLogger to share their photo food journals online with you.
By the end of 2011, 1 in 2 Americans will own a smartphone: your clients no longer have to carry around a notebook and pen. Regardless of where and what they are eating, chances are that they will have their smartphones by their side, resulting in greater accuracy and compliancy.
MealLogger was used as part of a group intervention at the Hospital District of Helsinki and Uusimaa.
Users reported heightened awareness, increased consumption of vegetables and better adherence to the food plate model.
Elena Yorgason used MealLoggger for discussing meals during face to face office meetings and over the phone with different types of eating disorder patients. MealLogger created awareness when clients were in denial about their current eating habits.
Heightened awareness and ease of use resulted in better compliance.
Psychotherapist Minna Vuorinen and registered dietitian Marika Pyykönen used MealLogger as part of 2 separate 8-week binge eating disorder groups.
In addition to expressing enthusiasm towards being able to use new technology, clients managed to eat at more regular intervals and improved the overall nutritional balance of their meals.
Assistant professor Angela Douge used MealLogger as part of a nutrition class to introduce students to new technologies for nutrition coaching.
Students clearly preferred using technology for journaling, compared to traditional pen and paper.
"MealLogger is the first software solution to connect the registered dietitian to the client in a way that makes it a real learning experience in between appointments. As a provider of worksite health campaigns and nutrition coaching, MealLogger™ fits in perfectly with my services and will help improve outcomes."
"My clients know the value of a food log, but struggle with the time it takes to complete. Taking pictures of everything they eat and drink makes a food log simple, quick, and an effective tool for behavior change."
"Some people can not afford to see me as often as they need. Meallogger™ gives them the opportunity to get that extra coaching without making as many appointments."